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#MentalHealth & the SA Music Industry - the conversations sparked by the passing of Hip Hop Pantsula #HHP
#TheOpinionPiece we highlight #SuicidePreventionMonth – HHPs passing two years ago cast a dark cloud on the music industry. We speak to a music writer and photographer , Sabelo Mkhabela & Clinical Psychologist, David Makhaya about whether or not this helped the music industry open up about Mental Health in South Africa & whether there should be special attention to this matter now under Covid-19 times affecting SA music industry?
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Literary Twins, the founders of Ithala Book Club, Masivuye Madikane and Vuyolwetu Madikane highlight #NationalBookWeek
As part of observing the 2020 National Book Week - On Wednesday, we ran a poll… Only 15% of South Africans are avid book readers; how often do you read & why?#SAfmSoundAwake
22.2% - Ï don’t have time
22.2% - Ï always make time to read
44.4 % - I refer movie adaptations over the actual book
11.1% - I don’t know what to read
This week South African observed National Book Week from 2 to 8 September. It is an initiative of the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture. To highlight this year’s National Book Week, unpack our poll findings and enlighten us about the work they do, we have the founders of Ithala Book Club, Masivuye Madikane and Vuyolwetu Madikane who are chartered accountants by profession
22.2% - Ï don’t have time
22.2% - Ï always make time to read
44.4 % - I refer movie adaptations over the actual book
11.1% - I don’t know what to read
This week South African observed National Book Week from 2 to 8 September. It is an initiative of the South African Book Development Council (SABDC) in collaboration with the Department of Arts and Culture. To highlight this year’s National Book Week, unpack our poll findings and enlighten us about the work they do, we have the founders of Ithala Book Club, Masivuye Madikane and Vuyolwetu Madikane who are chartered accountants by profession
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#LeadersofIndustries Dr Tozama Qwebani-Ogunleye, Project Manager at Institute of Traditional Medicine - Dihlare
On today’s #LeadersofIndustries we chat to Dr Tozama Qwebani-Ogunleye, Project Manager of the Institute of Traditional Knowledge and Traditional Medicine – Dihlare, at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) in the Faculty of Applied and Computer Sciences. She collaborates with Traditional Health Practitioners (THP), other scientists and different stakeholders as this is a trans-disciplinary project.
Dr Tozama was recently selected on to the Steering Committee of the World Science Forum (WSF) 2021 being held in Cape Town.
Dr Tozama was recently selected on to the Steering Committee of the World Science Forum (WSF) 2021 being held in Cape Town.
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#MindingMyBusiness Start-up Venture Scout, Octavius Phukubye talks the newly launched 2020 I’M IN Pre-Accelerator
- #MindingMyBusiness affords us the opportunity to converse and celebrate solution-driven individuals and this week is no different. We are joined by a Start-up Venture Scout & founder of Brillianaire, Octavius Phukubye who highlights us about the work he does in developing SA’s promising tech start-ups and their newly launched 2020 I’M IN Pre-Accelerator, currently targeting black female-owned entrepreneurs looking to thrive in the tech space.
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#TheConnection Gogo Ntombiyamanzi interprets your dreams and explains the symbolismI behind religious contexts in dreams
#TheConnection
Have you been having dreams that bother you?
We have Traditional healer, GogoNtombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Ntombiyamanzi… Do it now!
Today’s Talking Points;
1. Gogo, you have a blog gogontombiyamanzi.blogspot.com... Talk to us about your content there, you help people understand the work that you do?
2. Your #DreamRehab is also a big movement, when does it happen and how does it happen?
3. Keeping a dream journal is largely encouraged, but at times we try to make sense of dreams by telling our loved ones and friends... Are there any dangers to this & what could those be?
Religious context in your dreams...
1. Religion in our dreams, what does it mean to see yourself in church, in church attire or in the presence of a church priest...
2. Dreaming of satanic symbols, or possessed people... What does it mean, should you be worried?
Have you been having dreams that bother you?
We have Traditional healer, GogoNtombiyamanzi joining today to help us understand our dreams – everything from understanding & interpretation and the significance of dreams. Send us a WhatsApp message if you wish to engage with Gogo Ntombiyamanzi… Do it now!
Today’s Talking Points;
1. Gogo, you have a blog gogontombiyamanzi.blogspot.com... Talk to us about your content there, you help people understand the work that you do?
2. Your #DreamRehab is also a big movement, when does it happen and how does it happen?
3. Keeping a dream journal is largely encouraged, but at times we try to make sense of dreams by telling our loved ones and friends... Are there any dangers to this & what could those be?
Religious context in your dreams...
1. Religion in our dreams, what does it mean to see yourself in church, in church attire or in the presence of a church priest...
2. Dreaming of satanic symbols, or possessed people... What does it mean, should you be worried?
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#TheOpinionPiece Nalane ea Afrika's Mantshadi Mokoena & Native Child Hair's Sonto Pooe on the #ClicksAdvert & Black Hair
#TheOpinionPiece Are we doing enough to celebrate our HAIRitage and how do we encourage women to do so, are brands tone-deaf to the black hair industry’s many movements around Black Hair & inclusive standards of beauty?
African hair is, and has always been viewed with fascination and sometimes courted controversy among those inside and outside the black communities. We are joined by Black Hair Industry entrepreneurs, Mantshadi Mokoena, the cofounder of Nalane ea Africa hair brand & Sonto Pooe is the founder of the NativeChild skin and hair care brand as we reflect on why Black Hair matters.
NB: The reference is Clicks coming under fire on Friday for an advert in a campaign run on its website where it published an image of African hair, which was labelled as dry and damaged, while an example of white hair is described as fine and flat
African hair is, and has always been viewed with fascination and sometimes courted controversy among those inside and outside the black communities. We are joined by Black Hair Industry entrepreneurs, Mantshadi Mokoena, the cofounder of Nalane ea Africa hair brand & Sonto Pooe is the founder of the NativeChild skin and hair care brand as we reflect on why Black Hair matters.
NB: The reference is Clicks coming under fire on Friday for an advert in a campaign run on its website where it published an image of African hair, which was labelled as dry and damaged, while an example of white hair is described as fine and flat
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#HeritageMonth2020 Documentary, "Re Bo Mang?" explores South African traditions & beliefs into the naming of children
As part of observing Heritage Month: We are joined by Karabo Magofe Mahlaela & Dimpho Edwin Mabodima, the directors of "Re Bo Mang?" - a 25 min film documentary which looks into the basic onamastic that was and is used within the Bapedi culture. It follows lives of two characters with unique stories that believe their names have a direct link to how their respective lives have turned out as they have. Join us later as we reflect on the doci’s teachings and what conversations it contributes to how we observe and celebrate SA cultures this Heritage Month.
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MUSIC: Celebrating Women's Month 2020 with this week's guest, Singer & Songwriter Mpho Sebina from Botswana
#SheIsPower is the station's hashtag for Women's Month 2020 and our guest this week is Mpho Sebina from Botswana, a songstress who first caught the attention of patrons of the art when she fused classic songs from South Africa with classics from the US, such as Erykah Badu’s Over The Game, mashed with Lerato by Boom Shaka. Since then she has dropped an EP, Neo. She joins us later as we celebrate her musical talents & more
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#LeadersOfIndustries Lethabo Motsoaledi, a techpreneur & co-founder of Voyc, they help businesses understand CLIENTS
#LeadersOfIndustries Our leader of industry is Amsterdam based Lethabo Motsoaledi, a tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Voyc, a company that helps businesses understand their clients better. This remarkable young lady talks to us about innovating in a space that is traditionally male-dominated, being passionate about African Tech Solutions & caving a career that affords her the luxury to globe trot… We continue to highlight #WomensMonth2020 & showcase how #SheIsPower
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#Leadersofindustries Head of the Market Photo Workshop, Lekgetho Makola leads the strategic visions of the institution
Our #LeaderofIndustry is Lekgetho Makola who is currently Head of the Market Photo Workshop, where he leads the strategic visions of artistic and educational programming of the 31 year old photographic institution that among numerous curatorial and research initiatives, offers photography courses prioritizing students from marginalized communities. Many of the photographers who came through these programmes have gone to receive national, regional and international recognition. He recently featured in international publication, Vogue Italia and we’ve invited him to reflect on what looks like a successful & fulfilling career …
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#MindingMyBusiness Autopilot develops AutoCollect to address the current issues surrounding the procurement of PPEs
Every Tuesday we profile innovative entrepreneurs who’ve chosen to solve problems in society and this Tuesday is no different. Local automation startup Autopilot has created a tool aimed at easing validation and authentication in the procurement process for local government. The procurement of critical personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies has become a critical issue around the globe due to the global pandemic. Autopilot has developed AutoCollect in an effort to address the current issues surrounding the procurement of critical personal protective equipment. We are joined by co-founder, Mr Adam Shapiro on this week’s #MindingMyBusiness
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Alef Meulenberg, the CEO of Afrika Tikkun asks if women are doing well in commemorating the women of 1956
As a man, looking at Women’s Month activities and events from a distance – do you understand the plight of women and do you think women are doing well in commemorating the women of 1956 – if not, what more do you think can be done?
Today’s #OpinionPiece states, “Over the years, Women’s Day has somewhat lost its true meaning. Instead of remembering and celebrating the courageous women who fought for freedom, human rights, and justice, 9 August has been largely reduced to a pink commercial circus revolving around pedicure specials and discounted coffee and cake. Fact is, Women’s Day and its original meaning are more relevant now than ever before. Since our first democratic elections 26 years ago, women have not ceased to build our Beloved Country, strong, courageous, fierce, and determined superheroines are making South Africa a better place”
This is written by Alef Meulenberg, the CEO of Afrika Tikkun & he joins us on the line to voice is views as we observe #WomensMonth2202
Today’s #OpinionPiece states, “Over the years, Women’s Day has somewhat lost its true meaning. Instead of remembering and celebrating the courageous women who fought for freedom, human rights, and justice, 9 August has been largely reduced to a pink commercial circus revolving around pedicure specials and discounted coffee and cake. Fact is, Women’s Day and its original meaning are more relevant now than ever before. Since our first democratic elections 26 years ago, women have not ceased to build our Beloved Country, strong, courageous, fierce, and determined superheroines are making South Africa a better place”
This is written by Alef Meulenberg, the CEO of Afrika Tikkun & he joins us on the line to voice is views as we observe #WomensMonth2202
